It was noted of many saints that their faces looked childlike. This is because they didn’t have need of a mask–what was inside didn’t need hiding from the outside world. Try to live one day without masks, let your face be a transparent window into what is inside of you. Pray that God will illumine [...]

In Lent, and throughout the year, Sundays are always feast days–always times when we celebrate the resurrection. Relax your Lenten discipline, enjoy a desert, drink a glass of wine. Sunday is the day we recognize God moving fully into our world to reign as King. Welcome God with a feast.

Work to memorize Colossians 3:1-17 This may take more than one day Print off the verse or copy it down and read over it throughout the day Seek to remember it not only with the mind but in your heart

Practice giving to those who ask. Remember that this does not mean that we give whatever is asked, but that we should engage the person who begs of us as children of God, even witnesses of Christ. ____________________________________________ “Eternal Investments” with Jonathan Wilson Hartgrove

Sit in silence and stillness for 10 minutes Listen intently for God Whenever distracting thoughts come, simply say, “Lord Jesus” and push them out of your mind.

Go for a walk. Look for Jesus. Whose face do you see him in?

Write Romans 12:1-2 on a note card Carry the card with you throughout the day Read the verse and think about what it says Memorize it